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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.81, 14,564.84 and 5,838.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.81, 14,564.84 and 5,838.99 is: 8,057.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.81 : 14,564.84 = 5,838.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.81/14,564.84 = 5,838.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.81x = 14,564.84 × 5,838.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.81x = 85,043,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,043,925.92/10,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.36

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